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Arthur Glenn Kahl, a longtime Central Valley journalist, photographer and community servant whose work often focused on the people and stories of Ripon, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Manteca. He was 89.
Property owners within the Ripon Consolidated Fire District should begin watching their mailboxes as official ballots are being mailed for the proposed Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services Benefit Assessment.
In Ripon, golf carts may only be operated under limited conditions. The driver must have a valid driver’s license, no more than two people may be on board, and all traffic laws, signs, and signals must be followed. Golf carts may only be driven on roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less, though roads up to 35 mph may be used briefly to cross or connect to 25 mph roadways.
Blue Diamond Growers estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at 2.69 billion pounds as San Joaquin County growers watch the season ahead.
San Joaquin County leaders are moving forward with a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on catalytic converter theft, a crime that has frustrated vehicle owners, law enforcement, and prosecutors across the region for years.
Save Mart celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Ripon store on April 29 with a community event recognizing the store’s new upgrades, expanded services and continued investment in the local community.
A popular gathering spot in Ripon is preparing to close its doors, as Ripon Social announced this week that its final day of service will be Easter Sunday, April 5, marking the end of its run as one of the city’s well-known dining and social destinations.
Families in Ripon now have access to a nationally recognized early literacy program that delivers free books directly to children’s homes each month.
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